University News

Mason Receives 2009 Governor’s Technology Award

Mason’s Virtual Computing Lab enables faculty members and students to access specialized software any time, anywhere.

English Students to Help Plan Smithsonian Folklife Festival

The English Honors seminar, American Chinatowns, will offer students an opportunity to study—and practice—ethnography.

Alum and WUSA-9 Anchor Has a Drive to Give

Angie Goff, traffic anchor, entertainment correspondent, lifestyle blogger and morning fill-in anchor, makes time for volunteering.

Dream-Catchers Program Boosts Potential College Students

Mohamed Hashi credits Mason’s Dream-Catchers Mentoring Program with helping him get to where he is today.

Mason Supports Growing Student Veteran Population

The Office of Military Services is assisting active duty, reserve, National Guard and veteran students in adapting to collegiate life.

What Happens When Water Is Cleaner?

In the next Visions Series lecture, epidemiologist Kathryn Jacobsen will explain why clean water alone does not necessarily improve child health.

Going Green Is More Fun with Gunston

Gunston’s new job as the university’s community ambassador is taking him to after-school programs, teaching youngsters how to be green.

Students Get Worldly at Cultural Fusion Field Day

The second annual event aimed to share ideas about world sports, dance, culture, food and more.

Mason Marks 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall

“To understand the path before us in a globalized world, we must ponder the mistakes that divided a city,” says graduate student Jacob Kohut.

So You Think You Can Teach?

Most people come to the Career Switcher Program, a state-approved teacher training program, with 18-20 years of experience.

McDonnell still leads; Deeds gets more Obama help

Oct 30—WTOP Radio

Mason political scientists, Mark Rozell and Stephen Farnsworth, discuss the latest political strategies in the Virginia Governor’s race.

Comedians slow to take jabs at Obama, but gloves are off now

Oct 30—The Christian Science Monitor

Stephen Farnsworth, assistant professor of communication, discusses the political climate and challenges for comedians writing jokes about President Obama.

With 9-story arts hall, a boost for Prince William’s stature

Oct 30—Washington Post

Jean Kellogg, executive director for the Hylton Performing Arts Center, discusses the new Center and the impacts it will have as the first state-of-the-art performing arts facility in Prince William County.

Passion for Politics

Oct 23—Fairfax Connection

Toni-Michelle Travis, associate professor of public and international affairs, discusses the “Almanac of Virginia Politics” and her career.

McDonnell Keeps Lead In Va. Governor Race Poll

Oct 21—WTTG-TV/Fox 5

Stephen Farnsworth, assistant professor of communication, discusses the Virginia Governor candidates’ debate and the latest poll numbers.

Asking for Sick Leave, Keeping Your Job

Oct 20—ABC News.com

Melinda Villagran, associate professor of communication, is interviewed about how to communicate about serious illness in the workplace.

In Head Count, George Mason Edges VCU

Oct 15—Richmond Times-Dispatch

Mason officials are meeting with Northern Virginia’s legislative delegation to seek funds for extra students.

A day before, across the river, still waiting for hope and change

Oct 12—National Post

Article highlights the “African Identities in the Age of Obama” conference held at Mason by the African and African American Studies program.

Deployments Put Stress on Women and Children

Oct 5—Washington Times

CHHS’ Mona Ternus discusses her research concerning the effects of deployment on women and their adolescent children.

NYC Terrorism Suspect to be Arraigned

Oct 1—WTTG/Fox 5 Morning News

Michael O’Neill,  associate professor of law, discusses the Najibullah Zazi case and a new report stating that only one out of every four terrorism cases are brought to trial.